US Popularity Rank: 11426

Origin: German

Meaning: Spear brave; Hardy, strong

Here’s a name to help baby brave this brand-new world! Girard is a boy’s name of German origin. Derived from the Old German Gerhard, this name means “spear brave,” “hardy,” or “strong.” Baby Girard is sure to grow to fully embody these noble qualities, and go through life with an undeniable strength of character. Girard is also a popular French surname and belongs to the likes of Canadian ice honkey player Jonathan Girard, French philosopher René Girard, and Canadian strongman Hugo Girard.